Breaking Average
A fully lived and understood life can only be achieved by those who choose to break average. If you are too careful, too cautious, or even too comfortable, then you will likely fall short of reaching your potential. In other words, choosing average, which is default living, will keep you from being your best.
This podcast explores a different path -- it explores what it means to break average. Each week we share insights and ideas to help propel you forward, curated from our own experiences, plus some of the top thought leaders in industry today. We share resources, practical tips, and helpful stories and science to give you tools to help you grow and make an impact.
The late/great Jim Rohn once said, "we should be something more than average.” Join us each week for the Breaking Average Podcast, and discover why this is so important.
This show is co-hosted by Paul Gustavson, a leader in the tech industry and the author of Leaders Press On, Speech Blueprint, Breaking Average, and the forthcoming book Imagine. Paul's daily focus is on the idea of Full Spectrum Innovation, which is centered on personal, technical, and corporate growth.
Starting in the 2022 fall season, Paul was joined by Barry Smith, and world-class coach, author, and speaker focused on Building What Matters. Other cohosts - who are still guests of the show include Rick Morris, Mike Harbour and Diane Caine.
Latest episodes
Dec 30, 2022 • 52min
The Power of Engagement
Happy New Day. What if you thought of each day as a new beginning and an opportunity to engage with others?
Join Paul and Barry on this end-of-year episode on the eve of 2023 as they talk about the Power of Engagement. Turn the new year into new opportunities for engagement.
Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com
Also grab a copy of the new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com
Dec 24, 2022 • 48min
The Power of Movement
Join Barry and Paul as they talk about the Power of Movement. Movement creates experience, and experience yields insight. Movement is about acting, changing states, and advancing. It keeps you from falling into the status quo trap. Find out more in this episode.
Dec 24, 2022 • 52min
The Power of Today
This episode of the Breaking Average podcast dives in the Power of Today.
Benjamin Franklin once said that "Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.” The Power of Today is wha it takes to increase the amplitude.
Discover more in this episode.
And learn more at http://www.breakingaverage.com
Nov 25, 2022 • 46min
Entrepreneur Laws to Live By
In this episode, Paul and Barry creatively explore 21 Entrepreneur Laws to Live by as a means to make each day count. You don't want to miss this episode.
Credit to @Codie_Sanchez for the food for thought that she posted on Twitter that Paul and Barry chewed on for this podcast discussion.
Check out Codie by following her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Codie_Sanchez
Also check out the resources and ideas at https://breakingaverage.com
Nov 17, 2022 • 49min
The Value of Resistance
What is Resistance Teaching You?
In this episode, Paul and Barry talk about the power of a mastermind, and also how to overcome Murphy's Law and turn Resistance into a stepping stone to develop and strengthen you.
Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com
Follow Paul Gustavson at https://twitter.com/paulgustavson
Follow Barry Smith at https://twitter.com/BLDWhatMatters
Nov 10, 2022 • 1h
Dave Cornell + The Power of Resilience
How are your fears holding you back?
In this episode Paul and Barry sit down with the "Courage Guy", Dave Cornell as they talk about the art of Resilience. If you need a boost of hope and encouragement, you don't want to miss this episode.
Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com
Follow Dave Cornell at https://twitter.com/cultivatecourag
Follow Paul Gustavson at https://twitter.com/paulgustavson
Follow Barry Smith at https://twitter.com/BLDWhatMatters
Nov 5, 2022 • 45min
The Power of Values
What happens when you get off track? In this episode, Paul and Barry explore what it means to find greater Alignment with The Power of Values.
Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com
Follow Paul Gustavson at https://twitter.com/paulgustavson
Follow Barry Smith at https://twitter.com/BLDWhatMatters
Oct 28, 2022 • 46min
The Power of Boundaries
Paul and Barry explore a topic of interest to all of us. The Power of Boundaries, which is the key to minimize the distractions. You don't want to miss this episode.
Explore more content at https://www.breakingaverage.com
Oct 20, 2022 • 55min
Insights with author Jason Turbow + The Power of Belief
This is It - The Waiting is Over! Join us for Part 2 with Jason Turbow, the coauthor of the Kenny Loggins autobiography "Still Alright"
In this episode, you'll hear a powerful story that Jason captured from Kenny Loggins that they used to open up the book. Plus a whole lot more great insights on life and leadership including Barry and Paul's discussion on The Power of Belief.
You don't want to miss this episode!
Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com/
Oct 13, 2022 • 44min
Insights with author Jason Turbow + The Power of Assessment
Join us as we sit down with Best-selling author Jason Turbow as he shares leadership insights from the game of Baseball and his recent collaboration with Music Icon Kenny Loggins in the brand new best-selling book Still Alright.
You don't want to miss this two-part series on the Breaking Average podcast. And stay tuned as Barry and Paul talk about the Power of Assessment.
Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com/
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